On 29th May 1969, the French and then West German governments signed an agreement to collaboratively build a new airliner. This moment marked the birth of the world’s first wide-body twin engine … [read more]
Andreas Nikolaus “Niki” Lauda, three-times Formula One world champion and founder of several airlines, has passed away at the age of 70 on Monday, following a period of health issues, his family … [read more]
Stratolaunch, the world’s largest aircraft type by wingspan, has taken off on its maiden flight on Saturday. Following years of development, the six-engine and dual-fuselage jet finally took off for the first … [read more]
The world’s only successful supersonic airliner, Concorde, first flew 50 years ago today. Technological marvel On 2nd March 1969, Concorde 001 took to the skies for the very first time in Toulouse, … [read more]
The German Air Force is in the process of purchasing three Airbus A350 to replace its current governmental jets; two Airbus A340-300. German defence secretary Ursula von der Leyen has confirmed that … [read more]
International Airlines Group (IAG) has confirmed that it will not make a third offer regarding the takeover of low-cost carrier Norwegian Air. Further, IAG will sell its existing 3.93 per cent stake … [read more]
The ongoing partial government shutdown is already the longest shutdown in the US history with a duration of 22 days – and there is currently no end in sight. In the meantime, … [read more]
30 years ago today, at 19:02:50 local time, Pan Am flight 103 exploded in mid air over the small town of Lockerbie in the Southwestern Scottish lowlands. The aircraft, ‘Clipper Maid of … [read more]
After much planning, much speculation and full-bodied announcements, it was on October 29, 2018, that Istanbul’s new airport was inaugurated. The date was chosen, because it also was the 95th anniversary of … [read more]
On 29th October 2018, Lion Air flight JT610 crashed into the Java sea shortly after taking off from Soekarno Hatta Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia. Here’s what we know from the ongoing investigation … [read more]
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